A Follower of Jesus is someone who has surrendered their life to Jesus; who sustains their walk with Jesus by the power that He provides; who sacrifices time, abilities, and finances to follow Jesus; and who shines with the love and life of Jesus, making it easy to share with others how and why Jesus is making a difference in their life.

The Five Key Practices of Following Jesus

Surrender – John 3:16; Romans 10:9-10, 13

A follower of Jesus is someone who has surrendered his earthly and eternal life to Jesus.

Sacrifice – Matt. 16:24-25

A follower of Jesus is someone who commits to a lifestyle of sacrifice in the Name of Jesus.

Sustain – Acts 2:42

A follower of Jesus is someone who sustains a commitment to personal spiritual growth and a connection to the community of followers known as the church.

Share – Matt. 28:18-20

A follower of Jesus is someone who shares with others how to be a follower of Christ

Shine – Matt. 5:16

A follower of Jesus is someone whose life shines with good works in a sin-darkened world.